Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-air-balloon
Noun
/hɒt ɛə bəˈluːn/
Definition
A large bag filled with hot air that lifts off the ground and is used to carry people or things.
Examples
- They took a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the countryside.
- The hot-air balloon festival attracted hundreds of visitors.
- Flying in a hot-air balloon at dawn provided stunning views of the landscape.
Meaning
A hot-air balloon is an aircraft consisting of a large, flexible bag filled with heated air, allowing it to ascend in the cooler air outside.
Synonyms
- Airship
- Balloon
- Inflatable aircraft
